extreme jump rope

I saw this post on SaFire's blog (who is a hula-hoop professional, and someone who has taught me a LOT of my hoop moves) and couldn't believe what I was seeing!! You HAVE to see these little girls. They're AMAZING!

cutest t-shirts

um... If anyone is wondering what to get me for Christmas it's THIS. SOOO cute! LOVE the typography as well. I found it here along with a lot of other tees with cute sayings.

Satisfaction

I shouldn't like this video for certain reasons... some women would think it's totally sexist. But there's something that draws me in. Whether it be color or the strange humor I find in it. Every time I see this video I want more.

owl city

I don't know how I haven't come across this band before. They're called Owl City and I recently discovered their song Fireflies. The video is AMAZING!! It's a must see. They kind of remind me of Death Cab for Cutie... but I'm kind of in a toss up if I still like Death Cab because their newest song is on the New Moon Album. WTF?? Owl City... you might have stolen my heart.

the gift

I LOVE this gift certificate done by Erik Montes. Great use of typography and verbiage. I would definitely ask for it back after I used the $$. Cause come on! It's to pretty to be in a landfill!!

Owl you need

Super cute wallpaper done by Sandra Isaksson. Purchase this wallpaper at Isak

Ok, last post of the day. But this was a MUST! Everyone, and i mean EVERYONE should check out Jim Carrey's new site. Simply amazing. www.jimcarrey.com

snack wild

TOO CUTE animal crackers. I love how you open the box into an environment with pop up animals. What a wonderful idea!! These crackers also pair two flavors together like cinnamon and honey. I just might have to run to the grocery store to buy these immediately!

sonic the hedgehog bag

Wanna look like sonic the hedgehog in REAL life. Then get this handmade fair trade backpack Pangolin for men. It's made from recycled inner tubes of tucks. This was found on notcot.org.

lively characters

These characters were done by Stephane Halleux. They are called the Marriachi Brothers. She does some AMAZING characters!! I absolutely love them. The Marriachi Brothers kinda look like the Vogons off the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie to me. I wonder what's in his suitcase. hmmm....

Keep Calm

I found an amazing website today while researching for my Advanced Branding Class. If you need something the keep you calm, you just might find it on this site. It has SUPER cute stuff!! Check out Keep Calm

Hooptober

I went out to my friend Sev's farm out in the Blueridge Mountains. He captured an amazing video of me hooping in the field with his new Nikon. It was one of the best weekends I've ever had!!!

Olive Juice

Designed by Cowan “Brandstand Ltd launched Oloves the healthy snacking olive designed to be sold in bars, hotels, airlines and give consumers a “touch of love in every olive”. Using only the finest Spanish Olives, they created a range of 4 delicious flavours.

The brief to Cowan was to design a Lovemark, a brand identity that young people would love. Using a heart from two olives immediately communicates the proposition and distinct personality.”

So simple, yet so brilliant. I keep thinking... WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THIS! Amazing way to package and brand olives.

Simple Logos

Logos are NOT an easy task. They take a lot of time to make something so incredibly simple. These are some logos that I thought were really simple and cute. enjoy!

find inspiration everywhere

I love the way they used their logo for found objects and incorporated it into a pattern. So simple and elegant. http://www.behance.net/Gallery/coco/307178

I can't wait till the leaves start changing colors! Fall is my favorite season. I love this picture because it really captures all the seasons in a circle of life way. Beautiful.

Boob scarfs... another funny invention. My favs are the ones with tattoos. :)

It's utterly resistable! :) Yes, my corniness has finally surfaced on my blog. I couldn't help but post this. SOOO cute! You can find it here. It's called the heffer pitcher.

sit down and enjoy a Domo Slurpee

I am a little bit captivated by this chair. The collaboration between avant-garde jewelry designer Manuel Bozzi and designers Archirivolto for the occasion of the Salone del Mobile in Milan, the Punk Jewelry Chair is a unique fusion of style between architecture and fashion. A limited edition of 200 Jewelry Chairs have been signed and hand numbered with the silver logo of the Italian artist. The design has been meticulously reproduced using laser techniques from hand drawings.

The new fall packaging design at 7-11 is a bit of a shocker for me. They're jumping on the Japanese design band wagon. Their promotion features Domo, "the Japanese stop-action character and meme celebrity." Slurpee marketing manager Evan Brody was quoted on EatMe Daily saying 7-11 customers "love crazy Japanese shit" HAHA! OK! They will also be selling Domo themed merchandise like hats. So look out for Domo on your next slurpee adventure!

I heart collages

I bought a really great book at Anthropologie yesterday. It's called 1000 Artist Journal Pages. Above are some excerpts from the book. This book is great for inspiration and looking at what other creatives have swarming around in their heads. It also has great use of found material! You can buy this book here.

Keeping with the collage theme... here are some things from Cut & Paste. Cut & Paste is an international exhibition of contemporary collage and assemblage in Sweden, taking place now through October 10, 2009. Sandra Müller, Germany.

So I kinda have an obsession with Alice in Wonderland. So when I saw these photos I gasped in excitement!! The series is called Alice in Waterland and the photographs are done by Elena Kalis

Crazy bus stops. I normally don't take the bus, but I definitely wouldn't mind taking them if I waited in these things!!

Rethink Communications had me doing a double take. They printed meat stickers for La Charcuterie's letterhead and envelopes made of butcher paper— the same paper they wrap their sandwiches in. BRILLIANT!

Before

After

Okay okay. I know I never finished my 100 days project. But i've had a LOT going on. Probably the busiest I've been since 1st quarter... but with 1000 times the expectation!! 

So in lou of my lack of drawings. I'm posting a packaging product I did. I had to redo an as seen on tv product. I chose the pedipaw. Check out the before and after. :)

The concept: Ancient Egyptians believed that humans and animals had a special connection with one another and often held them to a higher standard. Dogs and cats were symbols of gods in Ancient Egypt.

In modern day society we might not think of our pets as gods, but each owner shares a special connection with their pet. The owner often spoils them and wants to give them the best of care. This packaging is a reminder of how special their pet is and how basic care, such as grooming the nails, can lead to a better life with you pet.